Rare stringed instruments have a chain of custody known as provenance. Without clear and legal ownership, the instrument is more a liability than asset. ...

Musical eras and the instruments that created them are on an historical, evolving continuum. But each era, the Renaissance period included, has its own ...

27 March 2023 - Chronicles of a Fourth released a new hit - the Algorithm song. In an age of the AI revolution, there is even more room for art than one may ...

Over a long career that left a legacy of recordings and accomplished students, Ricci always had an eye (and ear) for fine violins, both old and new. When ...

The crossover between visual and performing arts is not uncommon. But in his championing of Cubism, Picasso found his inspiration to paint in violins.   ...

Misidentified for decades, the instrument of the famous 20th century cellist is still in the ownership of his widow. Tax policy is why it was misidentified. A ...

Music has always been an important part of our lives. Whether it's the soothing sound of lo-fi music during a work break or the upbeat jams to get the weekend ...

All aspects of orchestral music making – performers, conductors, composers, and instrument makers – have resisted women’s involvement. Until the 20th century. ...

Patronage of artists has always been essential. But different ways that high priced instruments find young prodigies ensure those strings get bowed.   ...

Lo-fi beats are a staple in any hip-hop artist’s repertoire. From the classic beats of J Dilla to the new school sound of Madlib, lo-fi has become one of the ...

Ralfiz (Ralf Zimmermann) is amongst those music musicians that are doing whatever they can in order to make a real influence in the industry. Which is why you ...

Austria’s von Trapps might have a movie made about them, but the musical contributions of the Klotz luthiers are celebrated with a statue and a school. The ...